UK Corporate Banking Summer Internship Programme 2027 Birmingham

About the role

Ten-week summer internship in Barclays’ UK Corporate Banking division in Birmingham. Interns gain foundational banking knowledge, contribute to client-focused work, support research and business initiatives, and develop relationship and technical skills. The programme is aimed at students in the penultimate year of any degree discipline.

Role and Responsibilities

• Support client relationships and customer service, including product questions and transaction processing.
• Conduct research projects supporting strategic decisions, then prepare presentations and reports.
• Collaborate with senior management to apply research findings within UK Corporate Banking.
• Work with cross-functional teams on business initiatives.
• Identify opportunities, develop business cases, and support new product and service launches.
• Build technical and relationship skills while contributing to day-to-day divisional activities.

Programme Context

• UK Corporate Banking serves medium and large UK corporates, from £6.5 million annual turnover to FTSE 350 firms.
• Sector and regional specialists provide banking and advisory capabilities, from everyday banking to complex corporate financing.
• Interns receive a mentor and line manager, with immediate responsibility under guidance.
• Training introduces the bank’s role in the UK economy and varied corporate banking needs.

Working Expectations

• Complete assigned activities promptly and consistently, maintaining high standards and supporting continuous improvement.
• Evaluate factual information carefully and resolve problems using acquired technical experience.
• Partner across functions, communicate complex or sensitive information, and build stakeholder relationships.
• Manage risks and controls, escalate policy breaches, and follow relevant rules, regulations, and codes of conduct.